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Big Wavy Curls

Hey guys! I am going to show you all an easy technique to get big curls. I have naturally curly hair so I have to

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Email me “GROUP” at info@genamarie.co by Dec 31st to claim your spot in the Winter Curl Coaching program, which includes guided styling sessions like these where I get to watch you style and point out adjustments to tackle your uniques issues, such as differences in curl patterns!

If your curls look tighter underneath but looser on top, it’s not automatically a mistake.

Most of the time, it comes down to:
✨ natural curl pattern variation
✨ slightly more damage on the top layer
✨ how the hair is parted
✨ water weight elongating certain sections

Not every difference means you’re doing something wrong.

When I’m troubleshooting this, I first check:
• Are both sides being styled evenly?
• Is one side favored because of hand dominance?
• Is the hair just naturally different from side to side?

Often, the fix is as simple as separating a larger section, getting in there to scrunch properly, and lifting the hair so it’s not stuck to the scalp.

Water helps curls form — but too much water sitting too long can also stretch them out. It’s always a balance.

✨ Email me “GROUP” info@genamarie.co before Dec 31 if you want guidance figuring out what’s normal for your curl pattern, what can be adjusted, and how to get the most out of your hair inside the Curl Coaching Membership.

#CurlyHairTips #CurlCoach #CurlPattern #CurlTroubleshooting #wavyhair #wavycurls

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➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density

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FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.

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Dealing with Varying Curl Patterns

Water + gel ratio is often off, causing frizz. Email me “GROUP” (info@genamarie.co) if you want real-time help dialing in product amount and application for your 2026 hair goals 💛

Getting the right amount of gel and water when you're styling your waves and curls isn’t about a magic number — it’s about feel.

When I’m watching someone style, I’m looking for:
✨ enough water for slip
✨ gel evenly coating palms and fingers
✨ coverage from roots to ends
✨ that subtle “squish” when you scrunch

Too little water? Results turn stringy and frizzy.
Too much water? Hair can over-clump and look thin.

This is why application matters more than just which gel you’re using. Small adjustments — a little more water, slightly more slip — can completely change the outcome.

✨ Email me “GROUP” (info@genamarie.co) if you want guidance learning how to read your hair as you style and adjust in real time and we will chat about if you're a good fit for the Winter Curl Coaching Membership.

#CurlyHairTips #CurlCoach #frizzycurls

New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1

💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1
Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post.

📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/
📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/
🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/

➜FOLLOW
• BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co
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• INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co
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• PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo

➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density

➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
http://genamarie.co/shop/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam

➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
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★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM

FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.

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Is Your Gel:Water Ratio Incorrect?

Enrollment for my Winter Curl Coaching Program closes on Dec 31st! To discuss if you're a fit, email me at info@genamarie.co with the word GROUP and tell me what you're struggling with. Spots are limited.

Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/12/picking-balanced-product-combos-for-your-hair-moisture-vs-hold-live/

➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
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Ulta: https://howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1
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• Curlsmith Fragrance-free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: https://tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield: https://amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: https://howl.me/ckulaigSQco
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Lasting Definition Flash Freeze Gel: https://howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly: https://amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn
• Umberto Giannini Crème De Curl Control Cream: https://amzlink.to/az06Qy8N3IuED
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel Stronger Hold, 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: https://howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• AG Re:Coil Curl Activator, 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/Qy4Ba3
Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0TuBeXEmgfr
Ulta: https://howl.me/ckuesOpQwsf
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
Ulta: https://howl.link/qzjzqyue7opb2
• Joico JoiGel: https://amzlink.to/az0qfQ1ffkg1v

➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: https://amzlink.to/az0P8LIjziYkn

➜TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: Moisture vs Hold & What This Live Covers
02:05 – What “Balanced” Products Actually Mean
04:10 – Fine, Soft Hair: Lightweight Prep + Strong Hold
08:30 – Fine, Rough Hair: Adding Slip Without Losing Hold
13:30 – Medium Hair Types: Flexible Product Combos
18:25 – Medium, Rough Hair (My Go-To Combo)
22:45 – Coarse, Rough Hair: When You Need More Moisture
27:10 – Common Reasons Your Hold Isn’t Lasting
31:15 – Live Q&A: Products, Layering & Hold Issues
45:40 – Coaching, Product Testing & Next Steps

➜RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📥 My Strong Hold Method Cheatsheet: https://genamarie.co/hold
🧴 Top Shampoos & Conditioners: https://genamarie.co/2025/04/best-shampoos-conditioners-for-curly-wavy-hair-what-to-avoid/

💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1
Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post.

📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/
📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/
🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/

➜FOLLOW
• BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co
• EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co
• INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co
• THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co
• FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co
• PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo

➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density

➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
http://genamarie.co/shop/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam

➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM

FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.

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Picking Balanced Product Combos for Your Hair: Moisture vs Hold (Live)

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